Album Review: Sam Fender – People Watching

Released: 21.02.2025 Words: Elena Katrina Sam Fender … where to begin. Perhaps a Popped Music obsession from the opening bars of the first song when I saw him live. A strong euphoric feeling following his shows all over the place for years until Covid and subsequent babies came my way to stop me in my … Continue reading

Popped Picks – May 2024

POPPED PICKS: May 2024 Our favourite picks from all of the new releases within the month. This month expect to see new music from the likes of Charlie Pittman (who also gained himself a Track of The Day spotlight earlier in the month), mammoth newness from Sea Girls and Walt Disco. Plus check out newer … Continue reading

ALBUM REVIEW: Indoor Pets – Pathetic Apathetic

Words: Amy Butcher Today is the day! After a hiatus, Indoor Pets are officially back with their sophomore album, Pathetic Apathetic and it’s a darker, grunge-led 36 minutes of absolutely stellar music. Since the release of their album Be Content, which was a high intensity pop rock debut, Indoor Pets have had a four year … Continue reading

Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day Listen to each song in full via our Track Of The Day Playlist right here. 1. Our Girl – Relief 2. IDER – Girl 3. Banfi – Parasol 4. Orchards – I Feel Terrible 5. The Falconz – Did I Disappoint You 7. Tash – Mad Hotel 8. Alien Chicks – … Continue reading

Popped Picks – April 2024

POPPED PICKS: April 2024 Our favourite picks from all of the new releases within the month. This month expect to see new music from the likes of The Mysterines, Fontaines D.C ( a pick by Rebecca Worthington) alongside tracks from Indoor Pets and an incredible new music project from Yannis and The Yaw.

LIVE REVIEW: Fond of Rudy

The Waiting Room, London – 29.03.2024 Words & Photos: Amy Butcher Brighton based band Fond of Rudy have got off to an exciting start to the year with the release of their EP Two, and leading single Infatuation. Taking inspiration from the likes of The 1975, it is a collection of indie pop songs with … Continue reading

Popped Picks – February24

POPPED PICKS: February 2024 Our favourite picks from all of the new releases within the month. This time the playlist is made up of the Popped team’s faves and we might just have a few guest pickers from time to time too! February might be the shortest month of the year but it was absolutely … Continue reading

Popped Picks – January 24

POPPED PICKS: JANUARY 2024 For 2024 we welcome back our monthly playlist; our favourite picks from all of the new releases within the month. This time the playlist is made up of the Popped team’s faves and we might just have a few guest pickers from time to time too! Plus you get to vote … Continue reading

Just Listen: Gig Review Muna, Liverpool

Words & Photos: Gary Lambert I say this as a straight, cis man, but there is nothing more supportive in music than a lesbian audience.  If you go to a gig which is going to have a large number of femme queers then get there early because the venue will be pretty much packed by the … Continue reading

Guest Blogger: Life Aquatic Band

Hello, Ben here from Life Aquatic Band, a group from Sheffield who likes to make a lot of noise that we sometimes call MUSIC. We’ve just released a new album called “FREE SUMMER” and Elena has been kind enough to ask us to write a few words about the album, where it came from, who … Continue reading

Just Listen: Red Rum Club – Black Cat

Red Rum Club – Black Cat Words: Elena Katrina Eyes are glaring at me from across the room. Concentration is etched in the brow that is furrowed above them. “Red Rum Club!” – Bingo! I do enjoy what has become an unintentional game of “guess whose new track this is” – without even having to … Continue reading

Just Listen: Gen and The Degenerates- Big Hit Single

Gen and The Degenerates – Big Hit SingleWords: Elena Katrina Signed to Marshall Records, Gen and The Degenerates return with their latest offering, “Big Hit Single“. Keeping to their punk rock roots the bass and drums are heavy, pounding and as expected steering you toward a loud clashing chorus. Then there is Gen, she shouts … Continue reading

Album Review: The View – Exorcism Of Youth

The View – Exorcism of Youth – Released 18th August 2023Words: Elena Katrina I’ve sat on this new album by The View for a while, I just didn’t have time to write it up but now I’ve grabbed myself half an hour and I’m going to see what comes out as I re-listen and type … Continue reading

Just Listen: Life Aquatic – Brunch Mindset

Life Aquatic Band – Brunch Mindset Words: Elena Katrina I wonder if I could write a review how Life Aquatic Band have written “Brunch Mindset” – at least how I like to enjoy thinking they wrote it. In separate rooms with no idea of what anyone else writing it was thinking genre wise and yet … Continue reading

Just Listen: She’s In Parties – Summer Haze

She’s In Parties – Summer Haze Words: Elena Katrina There is something to be said for the understated, sometimes it becomes sublime and She’s In Parties’ “Summer Haze” about hits the nail on the head with that for me. It’s a song that is, on first listen, somewhat unassuming, but beware as therein lurks a … Continue reading

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